River Phoenix
Critic’s Notebook: Nancy Savoca’s ‘Dogfight,’ a ’90s Gem With Timely Resonance, Enters Criterion Collection
The 1991 feature stars River Phoenix and Lili Taylor in the story of a cruel joke that turns into a momentous encounter between a Marine and a waitress.
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Marc Gilpin, Young Actor on ‘Jaws 2,’ Dies at 56
Marc Gilpin, who played the younger son of Roy Scheider’s Police Chief Martin Brody in Jaws 2, has died. He was 56. Gilpin died Saturday in Dallas after a long battle with glioblastoma, his older sister, Frasier actress Peri Gilpin, announced. After answering a casting call, Gilpin beat out hundreds of other boys to get […]
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Bo Goldman, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter on ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ and ‘Melvin and Howard,’ Dies at 90
He started out on Broadway and live television and penned 'Shoot the Moon,' 'The Rose' and 'Scent of a Woman.'
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William Richert, Writer-Director of ‘Winter Kills,’ Dies at 79
William Richert, the maverick writer-director behind the Jeff Bridges-starring conspiracy thriller Winter Kills and A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, which gave River Phoenix his first leading role, has died. He was 79. Richert died Tuesday at his home in Portland, Oregon, his wife, Gretchen, told The Hollywood Reporter. She would not disclosed […]
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‘Batman’ Was River Phoenix’s Favorite TV Show
Batman was River Phoenix's favorite show, and his brother, Joaquin, won an Oscar Sunday night for playing Joker.
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Rain Phoenix Debuts Gus Van Sant-Directed Music Video Honoring Her Late Brother, River
River Phoenix talks about her new music video and album influenced by late brother River Phoenix.
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The Stars of ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’: Where Are They Now?
In honor of 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade's' 30th anniversary, The Hollywood Reporter takes a look at what the movie's stars have been up to since its release May 24, 1989.
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Critic’s Notebook: Gus Van Sant Gets His Moment at the Cinematheque Francaise
The director of 'Milk,' 'Elephant' and 'Good Will Hunting' is the subject of a career-long exhibition and retrospective at the Cinematheque Francaise in Paris.
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‘By Sidney Lumet’: Cannes Review
The director of such 1970s American classics as 'Dog Day Afternoon,' 'Serpico' and 'Network' casts a dispassionate eye over his life and career in Nancy Buirski's film for 'American Masters' on PBS.
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From ‘Matrix’ to ‘Sneakers,’ the 5 Best Hacker Films
With the extremely timely release of Michael Mann's 'Blackhat,' THR delves into the hacking film database.
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Throwback Thursday: In 1985, Ethan Hawke Began His Own Film Boyhood
The 'Boyhood' star made his film debut two decades ago with 'Explorers'; says director Joe Dante: "He was able to be genuine and likable and the movie was essentially built around his character"
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George Sluizer, Director of ‘The Vanishing,’ Dies at 82
The Netherlands native also helmed 'Dark Blood,' released almost two decades after River Phoenix's death
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